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Some girls like jewelry and shoes, my vices are bikes, bike clothes, and bike gear 🙂 Like most people, though, my gear closet is constantly evolving as I find new favorites and upgrade old items.
On this page, you can find my current favorite pieces of biking gear that have proved themselves out on the road or trail.
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My Current Gear Favorites
1. Giro Manifest Helmet
I’m pretty picky about what mountain bike helmet I wear. It has to be comfortable, well-ventilated, and above all, safe. The Giro Manifest checks all the boxes!
2. Smith Shift Sunglasses
I used to wear crappy sunglasses, but what a difference these make! I LOVE the photochromatic lenses that change from light to dark.
3. POC Essential MTB Shorts
These are literally the only mountain bike shorts I wear. I love the flattering fit and the length goes below the knee so there’s no gap when wearing knee pads.
4. Ride Concepts Shoes
For years I wore Five Ten mountain bike shoes, but once I switched to Ride Concepts there’s no going back. I love the Hellions for their grip, durability, & comfort.
5. Fox Enduro Knee Sleeves
For every day pedaling, I slip on the Fox Enduro Knee Sleeves. They’re lightweight, comfortable to pedal in, and offer just enough protection to avoid the ER.
6. Osprey Raven Hydration Pack
Since I ride by myself a lot, I make sure to have plenty of water and trail tools with me. The Osprey Raven is the perfect backpack for all my mtb needs.
7. Crankbrothers m19 Multi-tool
Every cyclist needs a good multi-tool. The Crankbrothers M19 has been my go-to for years. It’s designed with 19 different tools including a chain breaker.
8. HANDUP Gloves
I love HANDUP Gloves. Not only do they come in fun patterns and have witty quips written across the palms, but they’re also well-made and functional.
9. Garmin Fēnix Watch
If it’s not on Strava, it doesn’t count, right? I use my Garmin Fēnix watch on every ride to record my stats and upload them to Strava.
1. Big Agnes Copper Spur Tent
It’s not the cheapest tent out there, but you get what you pay for! The Cooper Spur Bikepack tent has a lot of great features for two-wheeled adventures.
2. NEMO Disco Sleeping Bag
The NEMO Disco sleeping bag makes it feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. It’s so cozy! But it’s also super lightweight, warm, and packs down small.
3. Rogue Panda Frame Bag
Rogue Panda makes custom bikepacking frame bags designed to fit your specific bike and model. It’s a must for any bikepacker.
4. Platypus GravityWorks Filter
Bikepackers need a reliable water filter that is compact and easy to use. I’ve been using the Platypus GravityWorks filter for years and love it.
5. Garmin Edge Computer
I use my Garmin Edge computer for navigation on all my bikepacking trips. It’s a powerful little computer with lots of other great features.
8. Ombraz Sunglasses
These sunglasses are really cool and a staple on all my bikepacking trips. Instead of sidearms that can break, they secure around your head with a cord.
7. Ibex Clothing
I recently started investing in some good Ibex merino wool clothing for bikepacking and I haven’t look back. It’s top-quality, comfortable, and lasts!
6. BioLite Powerbank
A reliable battery bank is an essential piece of bikepacking gear. I use the BioLite 40 PD and love how simple yet reliable it is. It also comes in two other sizes.
9. Patagonia NanoPuff Jacket
Lightweight, packable, and warm, the Patagonia NanoPuff Jacket is great for bikepacking adventures. It comes with me on almost every trip!
1. Pearl iZUMi Pro Shorts
A good pair of chamois are essential for long gravel and road rides. They’re expensive, but the Pearl iZUMi Pro Shorts are luxurious.
2. HANDUP Shorties or Cold Weather Gloves
Depending on the season, I’ll wear either HANDUP’s shorties or cold weather gloves to keep my hands from going numb.
I’m still figuring out what to include in my road/gravel gear closet. More coming soon!
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